Pawnee Lake is a 740-acre lake about 4 miles west of Lincoln, the second largest of the Salt Valley Lakes.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Pawnee Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Pawnee State Recreation Area surrounds the lake, making it a quick lake day for Lincoln boaters.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Pawnee Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Pawnee Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Pawnee Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Pawnee Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Pawnee Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Pawnee Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Pawnee Lake at a glance
| Location | Lancaster County, west of Lincoln |
|---|---|
| Size | About 740 acres |
| Park | Pawnee State Recreation Area |
| Rank | Second largest Salt Valley lake |
| Nearby | Lincoln |
| Known for | Quick lake days near Lincoln |
Best things to do on Pawnee Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – laps around the lake.
- Fishing – walleye, crappie and catfish.
- Lincoln – dining nearby.
Where to launch at Pawnee Lake
- Public ramps – state recreation area ramps.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Pawnee Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Display an orange flag when towing in Nebraska.
- Afternoon wind builds on open prairie lakes.
Nebraska boating rules to know
- Every boat must carry a wearable life jacket for each person. Children 12 and under must wear one on board, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Display an orange flag when you’re pulling skiers or tubers.
- On a jet ski equipped with a lanyard-type engine cut-off, the driver must wear it.
Map of Pawnee Lake
Pawnee Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Pawnee Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Pawnee Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Pawnee Lake?
About 4 miles west of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Can you jet ski on Pawnee Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Pawnee Lake.
How big is Pawnee Lake?
About 740 acres.
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